Visible light, forhumans, has wavelengths rangingfrom 400 nanometers, where the perceived colors are violetandpurple, to 700 nanometers, which isdeepred.
But once inside guests enjoy an elegant lobby with a minimalist fireplace, relaxing rooms with handsome gray marble tubs, black lacquer shutters and fabrics in deepviolet and brown hues, all thanks to British designer Anouska Hempel.
In this season's Eres line, Ms. Delafosse did several pieces in rich shades like violet, gold, deep-reddish oranges and chocolate, inspired by reading she'd done on the jewelry and culture of Egypt, Morocco and Syria.